HB2144

Increases the Public School Retirement System (PSRS) one-time death benefit payment to $10,000 for retiree member deaths arising on or after August 28, 2026

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Increases the one-time death benefit payment for Missouri Public School Retirement System members to $10,000 for deaths on or after August 28, 2026.

Missouri HB2144 amends the Public School Retirement System (PSRS) to increase the one-time death benefit payment to $10,000 for retiree member deaths occurring on or after August 28, 2026. Previously, the death benefit was $5,000 for deaths occurring on or before August 27, 2026. This change applies to members who die before receiving a retirement allowance, affecting their beneficiaries or surviving family members. The bill specifies the order of precedence for payment distribution among surviving relatives or the estate of the deceased member.

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Calendar

Mar 11

3:00 PM

Pensions Executive Session

Mar 4

4:00 PM

Pensions Hearing

History

Mar 11

House

Executive Session Continued

Mar 11

House

Action Postponed (H)

Mar 4

House

Public Hearing Completed (H)